US EditionAll-New Nissan Navara Revealed: But Is It Too Closely Related to the Mitsubishi Triton?
The 2026 Navara D27, built by Mitsubishi in Thailand, features upgraded safety, a 2.4L turbo engine, and tailored suspension for Australasia, set for Q1 2026 launch.
- Recently, Nissan unveiled the all-new fourth-generation D27 Navara in Australia, which will be built by alliance partner Mitsubishi at its Laem Chabang plant in Thailand.
- The D27 replaces the D23 and was developed for the Oceania market with Premcar suspension input, using the Mitsubishi Triton platform and drivetrain and offered only as a double cab.
- Nissan swapped engines, adopting Mitsubishi's 2.4‑litre 4N16 in single‑turbo form, paired exclusively to a six‑speed automatic gearbox with no manual option; standard tech includes a nine‑inch infotainment system and seven‑inch digital instrument cluster with wireless charging on ST‑X and Pro‑4X.
- Australasia will be the sole market for the D27, which is set to formally go on sale, while South Africa's Rosslyn-made D23 receives an extensive rework and arrives as the `evolved` D23 next year.
- Design choices include a return to leaf‑spring rear suspension and increased ground clearance, with the D27 gaining 228 mm ground clearance and higher trims adding Super 4WD and electric power steering.
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Around 500,000 Navara models have been sold since 1986, and Nissan is continuing that tradition with the new generation, focusing on safety aids, modern infotainment, an economical turbodiesel and a chassis tuned for demanding conditions.
The new generation Nissan Navara continues to share the same chassis platform and engine with the Mitsubishi Triton, but has a design refined in its own style.
2026 Nissan Navara debuts in Australia – double cab only; 2.4T diesel; new D27 based on Mitsubishi Triton
Here it is, the fourth-generation Nissan Navara. Internally designated the D27, the all-new pick-up truck replaces the third-generation (D23) Navara and will go on sale in Australia and New Zealand at the end of the first quarter of 2026. If the Navara seems familiar, that’s because it is closely related to the third-generation Mitsubishi Triton that was first revealed back in July 2023. Platform sharing paired with individual styling isn’t new …
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